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Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick responds to Liberal Democrat heckle in Commons

Robert Jenrick said a Liberal Democrat MP rarely shows humor after Max Wilkinson interrupted his question about Labour's record. The exchange occurred during a House of Commons debate on Sunday.

The Independent
1 source·May 24, 2:41 PM(5 days ago)·1m read
Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick responds to Liberal Democrat heckle in CommonsThe Independent
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Robert Jenrick responded to a Liberal Democrat MP after being interrupted during a House of Commons debate. The Reform UK MP, who left the Conservative Party in January, was speaking about Labour's record since the 2024 general election when Max Wilkinson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham, interjected. "

The comment followed laughter from other MPs during the session.

Key Facts

Robert Jenrick
Reform UK MP who defected from Conservatives in January
Max Wilkinson
Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham who made the interruption
24 May
Date Jenrick commented on the exchange to GB News

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. January

    Robert Jenrick left the Conservative Party and joined Reform UK.

    1 sourceThe Independent
  2. Sunday 24 May

    Jenrick spoke about Labour's record and was interrupted by Max Wilkinson during a Commons debate.

    1 sourceThe Independent
  3. Sunday 24 May

    Jenrick told GB News it was rare for a Liberal Democrat to show humor.

    1 sourceThe Independent

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PublishedMay 24, 2026, 2:41 PM
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